Independence Day

Maybe you live someplace where fireworks are illegal. Maybe secretly every time you hear some go off you are momentarily terrified that somebody on a neighboring block has just been shot to death. Maybe both (Brooklyn, rep!).

Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) The City of Twin Falls has beefed up its enforcement when comes to the regulation of fireworks. Stands have popped across the Magic Valley this week. Idaho’s First News reports If you live in Twin Falls, you can only light off safe and sane fireworks, but if you have mortars at your home, you better think twice about lighting them...

Independence Day is just a few weeks away now and the firework shops are popping up in parking lots across the Magic Valley. Before you go out and buy the giant Boom Pack Of Insanity there are a few things you should know. Keep reading to see how the new City Of Twin Falls fireworks ordinance will affect you.

A truck carrying fireworks struck a moose on the Trans Canada Highway near Wawa, Ontario on Friday morning. The collision caused the vehicle's fuel tank to rupture and catch fire, and you know what happened next. Watch the video above for the impressive display (though the moose probably didn't enjoy it as much)...

If you are planning on finding some fireworks displays this 4th of July, many towns in the Magic Valley area will be involved. Budget cuts have hampered some towns but others are moving full speed ahead.

The Twin Falls City Council has adopted some new rules for fireworks after a deluge of complaints over the last 4th of July period.  The new rules indicate when so called “safe” fireworks may be discharged and the fines for discharging those considered unsafe...

The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up.

Fireworks may have originally been a product of China, but there is nothing more American than setting these babies on fire for July 4th. Alcohol also happens to be a big part of our Independence Day traditions, and when booze is combined with firecrackers things can get pretty messy.

Twin Falls is set to hold their annual fireworks display at the College of Southern Idaho on the 4th of July at 10pm. This year promises to be another amazing display that will last approximately 30 minutes but if you want a good seat, get there early. Here are some fireworks watching tips from the Twin Falls Police Department.

Sagebrush Days is a great family event that kicks off Tuesday, July 3rd and finishes with a bang on July 4th during the annual fireworks display. This year’s Sagebrush Days celebrates the founders of Sagebrush Days.

Our great nation's 236th birthday is almost upon us. Twin Falls and the Magic Valley hosts some truly spectacular 4th of July events and fireworks displays. From Trailer Races of Destruction to Sagebrush Day Parades, here's what's going on this July 4th in the Magic Valley....

Our great nation's 236th birthday is almost upon us. Twin Falls and the Magic Valley hosts some truly spectacular 4th of July events and fireworks displays. From Trailer Races of Destruction to Sagebrush Day Parades, here's what's going on this July 4th in the Magic Valley...